"Next, I'll explain why the Saegusa Family helped conceal his identity. I think this is what you're all most concerned about."
Koichi Saegusa's words immediately drew the attention of the heads of the various families. They were also eager to know why Koichi Saegusa had done this.
"In summary, there are two main reasons why the Saegusa Family helped conceal Liu Yunyi's identity. The first is because of some information obtained by my daughter Mayumi."
" Liu Yunyi didn't stay at the Great Asian Alliance for a long time before coming to Japan; he spent a considerable amount of time in the America. During that time, he also visited countries like France and India. As a Strategic-Class Magic, he shouldn't have that kind of freedom. Have you all considered the reasons why he was able to do this?"
Koichi Saegusa's question caused all the family heads to fall into deep thought. Regardless of the country, the supervision of magicians is very strict. It's extremely difficult for a magician to leave the country, let alone a strategic-level magician.
"Is it because of his stealth abilities? But sending a Strategic-Class Magic to be a spy, that doesn't seem right at all, does it?" said Gouki Ichijo, the head of the Ichijo Family, with a puzzled look.
The other family heads agreed with his statement. Take Japan Mio Itsuwa, the Strategic-Class Magic in Japan, for example; let alone going abroad, even her actions within the country are subject to certain restrictions.
Koichi Saegusa gently shook his head and said, "It's not because of that. He has such freedom because his own beliefs conflict with the Great Asian Alliance's attitude towards magicians. According to Mayumi, Liu Yunyi had a very fierce conflict with the local government before leaving the Great Asian Alliance. Although I haven't been able to verify the accuracy of the information, based on the inference, Mayumi should be right."
" Liu Yunyi left the Great Asian Alliance in order to find a way to change the Great Asian Alliance's attitude towards magicians. This is also why he traveled all over the world to infiltrate a magic high school in Japan. Based on this, I devised a plan."
Hearing Koichi Saegusa say this, Retsu Kudou raised an eyebrow. " Koichi, are you trying to win this child over through persuasion and influence?"
"Yes, teacher, I did have that thought. Otherwise, I wouldn't have agreed to Mayumi's relationship with him," Koichi Saegusa.
Hearing what Koichi Saegusa said, the expressions of the other family heads softened somewhat. However, Maya Yotsuba's smile and Retsu Kudou's serious expression remained unchanged.
Although they were all heads of the Ten Master Clans, their understanding of each other differed greatly. As Koichi Saegusa's teacher and former fiancée, Maya Yotsuba and Retsu Kudou clearly understood him better. They both knew very well that the real reason behind Koichi Saegusa's explanation was probably only a small part. His real reason for doing this was simply to extricate the Saegusa Family from this matter.
"Head of the Saegusa Family, you just said that's the first point. So, do you have any other reasons?" asked Kazuki Jumonji of the Jumonji Family.
Although the power of the family head has been handed over to Katsuto Jumonji, he still has to go to school, so the former head of the Jumonji Family still represents him at Master Clans Conference like this one.
"Of course, there's a second point, and it's a crucial one." Koichi Saegusa nodded; he had prepared more than just that one reason for himself.
"The second point is because of Liu Yunyi's strength. I'm sure you all know the power of the Ancient Magic he uses. Especially the head of the Ichijo Family, your son fought against him in the Nine Schools Competition, so you should have a deeper understanding."
Koichi Saegusa's words made Gouki Ichijo's expression turn somewhat unpleasant. But before he could speak, Koichi Saegusa continued.
"I think you all know about the terrorist attack that happened at the XX Department Store near First High School. First High School when Liu Yunyi had just entered the school, right? My three daughters Mayumi, Kasumi, and Izumi, happened to be there during that attack. And those terrorists analyzed that the target of the attack was Liu Yunyi, who happened to be there."
"At that time, Liu Yunyi demonstrated his magical abilities for the first time in order to deal with the terrorists. Mayumi and the others, who witnessed the process, were detained by him afterward. Liu Yunyi and Mayumi had reached an agreement: Mayumi would not reveal his identity, and Liu Yunyi would guarantee that he would not use large-scale destructive magic within Japan."
At this point, Koichi Saegusa paused. He manipulated the terminal, switching the satellite footage taken during the Ogasawara underwater earthquake onto the screen before continuing, "After the Ogasawara incident, everyone should have a clear understanding of Liu Yunyi's magical abilities. I think everyone is aware of the situation in Ogasawara. The extent to which reality can be altered, and the magical coverage far exceeding common understanding—as far as we know, Liu Yunyi possesses more than just this one Magic Sequence."
"To rashly oppose such a powerful mage is, in my opinion, a very unwise choice. Rather than revealing his identity, it would be better to cooperate with him. Our Saegusa Family can help conceal his identity while also monitoring him."
Koichi Saegusa's reasoning silenced the other family heads once again. In their view, Koichi Saegusa's speculation was correct. If they were in his shoes, they might have chosen the same approach.
"So, Mayumi Saegusa is with Liu Yunyi to keep a close watch on him? And Saegusa's twins moved into Liu Yunyi's house for the same reason?" asked Atsuko Mutsuzuka, the head of the Mutsuzuka Family.
"I do have that plan, and having Kasumi and Izumi move in together is also so that they can get to know Liu Yunyi better. After all, Mayumi is already a third-year student and will graduate this semester and go on to study at Magic University. Also, I want to see if Kasumi and Izumi can learn some of the Ancient Magic that Liu Yunyi is good at from him," Koichi Saegusa.
Listening to Koichi Saegusa's narration, Maya Yotsuba chuckled softly. Her laughter was light, but it immediately attracted the attention of the other family heads, including Retsu Kudou.
Seeing that Maya Yotsuba seemed to have something to say, Koichi Saegusa's eyes narrowed slightly. Dealing with this person wouldn't be so easy for him.
"So, if our relationship with Liu Yunyi breaks down, the three daughters of the Saegusa Family will stand on our side, right, Koichi?"